East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 43 Dam, located in Collin County, Texas, was completed in 1959 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Hurricane Creek.
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This earth dam stands at 44 feet high and spans a length of 1230 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 1504 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 225 acre-feet. The dam also serves purposes such as fire protection, stock or small fish pond, irrigation, and recreation within the area.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this dam is inspected, permitted, and enforced by state agencies. It features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates for water release, with a moderate risk assessment rating. While the condition assessment is not rated, the dam's hazard potential is deemed as not available. The East Fork Above Lavon WS SCS Site 43 Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and flood control efforts in the region, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such critical infrastructure for climate resilience.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
1230 |
Dam Height |
44 |
River Or Stream |
HURRICANE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
36.2 |
Hydraulic Height |
44 |
Drainage Area |
2.38 |
Nid Storage |
1504 |
Structural Height |
44 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
44 |